Faith, what is it really?

Recently I have bumped into a new idea…Faith.

Typically this word is linked to Religion, but being a non-religious person it has taken on a different meaning. Faith is the constant belief in an idea that has not yet materialized.

The deeper I go into entrepreneurship and business, the more I see the need for faith. In fact it is quickly becoming the missing ingredient in our success.

Charles Haanel in his acclaimed book “The Master Key System” writes:

“…Faith is not a shadow but a substance”

And so true when one holds to an idea, and believes strongly (has faith) that the idea comes into existence. Notice how the concept is holding on to the idea and not the manner in which the idea comes into fruition. In fact, being general is actually helpful in that there is more leeway for the faithful thought to come into your life.

I will say, however, that it does take time. And that’s where the discipline comes in. It could be months of holding onto an idea before things start to materialize. It’s been set up that way for a reason. Only the thoughts that we give rise to over and over and over again become a significant part of our lives.

That’s great news when you think about it. I wouldn’t want to watch a scary movie, or the news for that matter and go through the experience!

And this way, I get to refine my idea, shape it, clarify it, make it stronger such that my faith in it becomes more exiting and the act of believing becomes more of a thrill.

I’ve spent years in trying to understand the mind and how it relates to creating my reality…and I really, faithfully believe that one of the most significant components is my faith.

I’ll leave of with one of my favorite quotes on perseverance (a form of faith) by Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth President of the United States

“Nothing in this world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not;
nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not;
unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of
education derelicts. Perseverance and determination alone are omnipotent.”

Reflect Faith